as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately
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as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
he waited until everyone was looking the other way, then did a bunk from the room
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
bunked the guest in the spare room
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Recent Examples of bunks
Steve Walsh, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Full bunks The new staffing plan comes amid ongoing overcrowding at the downtown jail.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
For families Rooms can be linked, with bunks perfect for older kids and large spaces ideal for cots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
On tour, Weir’s exercise gear, including resistance ropes, took up so much space in the bus that others on the tour had to stash their luggage in their own bunks.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Even as water started seeping into the cabins scattered along the riverbank, Edward Eastland insisted the campers stay put and climb to the top bunks, the lawsuit says.
—Hayley Walker, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
For years, Interfaith shuttled bunks from church to church.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
The bunks are just that—bunks, not beds, with mattresses that let the road through.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
The New York Times has reported that the damage was far more extensive than the Navy reported and that 600 sailors have been displaced from their bunks.
—Steve Walsh, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Full bunks The new staffing plan comes amid ongoing overcrowding at the downtown jail.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
For families Rooms can be linked, with bunks perfect for older kids and large spaces ideal for cots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
On tour, Weir’s exercise gear, including resistance ropes, took up so much space in the bus that others on the tour had to stash their luggage in their own bunks.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Even as water started seeping into the cabins scattered along the riverbank, Edward Eastland insisted the campers stay put and climb to the top bunks, the lawsuit says.
—Hayley Walker, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
For years, Interfaith shuttled bunks from church to church.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
The bunks are just that—bunks, not beds, with mattresses that let the road through.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunks
Verb
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After its sidewalk-to-spire refurbishment, the 47-story structure now houses only 375 keys for hotel guests and 372 for private residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Mar. 2026
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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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The roof of his celebrated Restaurant Mestizo, also in the capital city, is supported by huge load-bearing stones from a local quarry; his Pite House, a residence in nearby Papudo, sits nestled on a cliffside that shelters it from prevailing winds.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each room accommodates two to four people, with each person paying $70.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce coordinates the performances and accommodates hosts' preferred musical artists and friends, but asks homeowners and musicians not to coordinate performances themselves.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This group typically boards the aircraft last.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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Because if the current streak issues continue, Minnesota could start to run away with second place in the division before anyone even boards a plane to Milan.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Building roofs The main above-ground enrichment building at Natanz was known as the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Flat roofs with parapets (side walls), stepped roofs, saw-tooth roofs, and roofs with chimneys and other obstructions on top can collect snow in an unbalanced manner, the agency said.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Bunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunks. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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